Definitions

at the helm

ADJECTIVE

responsible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answerable culpable guilty liable pledged subject

WEAK

at fault authoritative bonded bound bound to carrying the load censurable chargeable compelled constrained contracted decision-making devolving on duty-bound engaged executive exposed fettered hampered held high in authority in control incumbent minding the store obligated obliged on the hook open susceptive sworn to tied to blame under contract under obligation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

innocent right unaccountable

WEAK

excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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Grammys host, comedian Trevor Noah - on his sixth and final outing at the helm - explained afterwards that the track is inspired by the popular South Korean drinking game, Apartment.

From BBC

Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said it would take time before the team could become more consistent, having had six games at the helm since replacing Xabi Alonso.

From Barron's

When Mikel Arteta tried to settle the nerves of Arsenal's fans by urging them to "jump on the fun boat" to Premier League title glory, little did he realise Pep Guardiola and Unai Emery would be at the helm.

From BBC

Reforms in her first month at the helm of the country have included a proposal for mass amnesty, plans to close the country's notorious El Helicoide prison in Caracas, and passing a new law opening up the country's oil sector to private investments.

From Barron's

Powell's term at the helm ends in May, although it remains unclear if he will also step down from the Fed's powerful board of governors.

From Barron's

at the helm

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